DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 8

Question 1

FUNCTIONS OF D.S: (OVERVIEW OF GASTROINTESTINAL PROCESSES AND CONTROLS)

What are the two major functions of the digestive tract?

Answer 1

The two major functions of digestive tract are Digestion and Absorption

Question 2

What are the 6 processes that are include, essential activities of the GI Tract?

Answer 2

1. Ingestion
2. Propulsion
3. Food Breakdown: Mechanical breakdown
4. Food Breakdown: Digestion
5. Absorption
6. Defecation

Question 3

What are the two processes involved during propulsion?

Answer 3

1.) Swallowing
2.) Peristalsis